After months of scaffolding and scrim, an Adventureland storefront that has greeted guests since Disneyland Park's opening day is visible again, with a fresh coat of everything and no change to its character.
An Opening-Day Shop Under Wraps
The Adventureland Bazaar has operated in its corner of Adventureland since July 17, 1955, when Disneyland Park first opened. In early August, crews covered much of the building's top half in scaffolding and scrim, hiding the sign that carries the store's name.
Disneyland Resort didn't announce the project, which fits its habit of staying quiet about work that doesn't close theme park attractions or noticeably disrupt a guest's visit. Southern California Disney Park guests could still enter the Adventureland merchandise location and shop normally throughout the refurbishment.
What Southern California Disney Park Guests See Now
On October 7, WDWNT reported that the scaffolding and scrim were gone and shared a photo of the finished facade. Disneyland Resort didn't alter the building in any major way. Instead, the straw roof, paint, and props were restored after years of sun damage and weathering.
Decor on the second-floor balcony differs from side to side. One side holds plants, flowers, and shelves. The other has a beige balcony with green shutters and a window displaying fake advertisements for “Oriental Tattooing by Prof. Harper Goff” and “Banjo Lessons.”
It's not yet known whether Disneyland Resort has similar plans for other buildings in Adventureland or elsewhere in the original Southern California Disney park.
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